Details Astoria–Megler Bridge



astoria-megler bridge astoria side of columbia river


the bridge 21,474 feet (4.0670 mi; 6.545 km) in length , carries 1 lane of traffic in each direction. cantilever-span section, closest oregon side, 2,468 feet (752 m) long, , main (central) span measures 1,233 feet (376 m). built withstand 150 mph (240 km/h) wind gusts , river water speeds of 9 mph (14 km/h). of 2004, average of 7,100 vehicles per day use astoria–megler bridge. designed william adair bugge (1900–1992), construction of cantilever truss bridge completed delong corporation, american bridge company, , pomeroy gerwick.


the south end located @ 46°11′13″n 123°51′14″w / 46.187°n 123.854°w / 46.187; -123.854 (astoria–megler bridge south end) beside used toll plaza, @ end of 2,130-foot (650 m) inclined ramp goes through full 360° loop while gaining elevation clear channel on land. north end @ 46°14′28″n 123°52′30″w / 46.241°n 123.875°w / 46.241; -123.875 (astoria–megler bridge north end) , connects directly sr 401. since of northern portion of bridge on shallow, non-navigable water, low water.


repainting bridge planned may 2009 through 2011 , budgeted @ $20 million, shared states of oregon , washington. however, four-year planned paint stripping , repainting project planned march 2012 through december 2016.








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